Religion

Osun NAWOJ Felicitates Muslim Sisters on Eid El-Fitr Celebration

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By Mojisola Oladele The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Osun State Chapter, has rejoiced with its members across the state on the joyous occasion of Eid El-Fitr. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairperson, Comrade Abisola Ariwodola and Secretary, Continue Reading

Religion

Senator Alli Encourages Nigerians to Embrace Compassion, Unity 

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warmest greetings to the Muslim community on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitri. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, Senator Alli expressed his sincere felicitations to Muslims across the nation.  Alli highlighted the significance of Eid-el-Fitri as a time of Continue Reading

Religion

Adeleke, Egbedun Laud Faithful, Solicit Prayer

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By Funmi Ojo, Mojisola Oladele Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged Muslim faithful not to stop praying for his administration while calling for unity and peaceful coexistence among all residents of the state. In a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor congratulated Muslims in the state and in Nigeria on […]Continue Reading

Religion

Eid-el-Fitri: Abiodun Calls for Optimism

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By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has admonished Nigerians to have hope for a better Nigeria with prayers from both Christian and Muslim faithful. The governor also commended the peaceful co-existence among the various religious bodies in the state, which has paved the way for seamless governance in the Gateway State. […]Continue Reading

Economy

Over 1000 Benefit from Reusable Items in Ogun

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Over One thousand residents of Ogun State have benefited from the distribution of Reusable items generated by the government through its Renew and Reuse Waste Agenda.  The initiative which encouraged residents to donate items that were no longer of use to them but still in good condition to be used by others had enabled […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyebanji Sends Eid-el-Fitri Greetings to Muslims

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By Ayodeji  Kazeem Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has extended Eid-el-Fitri greetings to the Muslim community in Ekiti and across the nation as they celebrate the end of the Ramadan fast. In a statement in Ado Ekiti, governor Oyebanji reflected on Ramadan as a period embodying love, self-discipline, and sacrifice. He encouraged Muslims to […]Continue Reading

Politics

OYSIEC Intensifies Efforts on Attaining Peaceful Election

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… Visits DSS Office, Ibadan By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), on Monday, continued its effort to attain a peaceful election with a visit to the Department of State Services,  Aleyinloye, Ibadan. Speaking on the visit, the OYSIEC Chairman, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN, said the visit was to seek Collaboration […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ibadan Residents Gear Up for Eid-el-Fitri Celebrations

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By Dayo Adu With less 24 than hours into the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, residents in Ibadan defied the economic situation to make last-minute preparations for the end of Ramadan festivities. The residents were seen buying foodstuffs and materials needed for the celebration. At some of the markets visited, including Bodija, Akinyele, Gbagi, Aleshinloye, Ogunpa and Dugbe […]Continue Reading

Religion

Makinde Felicitates Muslims @ Eid-el-Fitri

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state on the completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the Eid-el-Fitri celebration. The governor congratulated the Muslim faithful for witnessing the 1st Day of the month of Shawwal. He prayed to Allah to accept the worship of […]Continue Reading

Security

Eid-El-Fitr: Report any suspicious activity – DSS

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By Rasheedah Makinde The Department of State Services, DSS, has urged Nigerians to report suspicious activities during the Eid-El-Fitr celebration. The service had urged citizens to be vigilant against public dangers, especially Improvised Explosive Devices, urging Nigerians to stay informed about potential threats and avoid crowded or suspicious areas. A statement, Continue Reading

News

Eid-el-Fitri: We’ve put comprehensive security measures in place – Oyo Police

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By Rasheedah Makinde Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebola Hamzat, says comprehensive security provisions have been emplaced to ensure relative tranquillity during and beyond the Eid-el-Fitri celebration. This is in a statement signed in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO. The statement notes that the command’s spotlight would be beamed Continue Reading

Religion

FG Extends Eid-el-Fitri Holiday to Thursday

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The Federal Government has extended the public holiday for the Eid-El-Fitr celebration to Thursday. On Sunday, it declared a two-day holiday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the festivities. However, the crescent was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, meaning the Eid celebration will take place on Wednesday. This prompted the Federal Government to add an […]Continue Reading

Economy

OYHA Moves to Strengthen Cooperative Societies

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By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has engaged cooperative societies in a stakeholders’ consultative meeting to form an action plan for enhanced productivity of the societies in the state. The meeting was organized by the House Committee on Commerce and Cooperatives to gather inputs from stakeholders towards an action plan for government’s Continue Reading

Governance

Ogun State Gets New Head of Service

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of Mr. Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya as the new Head of Service, HOS in the state.  According to a statement by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, Mr. Onasanya takes over from Mr. Kolawole Fagbohun, who has retired […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Ayedatiwa Distributes Maize, Fish to Ondo Farmers

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By Isaac Afolabi Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has distributed forty trailers of maize to poultry, fish, and piggery farmers. The governor gave out the items the launch of distribution of food commodities to farmers at the Agric warehouse Oke-Eda Akure. Speaking at the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa appealed for fair pricing regime among farmers and traders and […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Six Feared Dead, 21 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Road Mishap

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By Olusegun Folarin  Six people have been presumed dead while 21 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries while 26 people escaped unhurt in a separate accident that occurred in different locations in Ogun State. The first crash which occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around the FIDIWO area of the state involved a Toyota bus marked […]Continue Reading

Education

EDUCASH: Ogun Earmarks N3.5bn for 150,000 Beneficiaries

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By Abimbola Bamgbose  The Ogun State Government said N3.5 billion has been earmarked for the ongoing ‘Educash transfer’ programme of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration. About 100,000 indigent pupils in both public primary and secondary schools, as well as 50,000 students in tertiary institutions across the country, will benefit at the end of the Continue Reading

Religion

Eid-el-Fitri: TRACE Pledges Seamless Emergency Services in Ogun

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By Olusegun Folarin  Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, has pledged twenty-four hours of emergency services across Ogun 18 major traffic corridors before, during and after the Eid El-Fitri celebration, in line with the operational guidelines of the Eid El-Fitri Special Patrol Schedule. The agency also promised to ensure effective traffic Continue Reading

Health

OSHA Seeks Collaboration on Universal Health

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By Mojisola Oladele  The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun has called for continued collaboration and commitment to universal health coverage and the promotion of the fundamental human right to health.  Prince Egbedun made the call while hosting the delegation of the World Health Organisation, WHO, at the Assembly Complex, as part […]Continue Reading

Crime

NIS Personnel’s Brutal Act: There must not be a recurrence – Makinde

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has condemned the brutalisation of two officials of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) by Nigeria Immigration Service personnel in Ibadan. The governor decried the inhumane treatment meted out to the OYRTMA officials for apprehending an officer of the Immigration Service for violation of […]Continue Reading

Feature

What Palm Oil Does for Your Skin, Hair  

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By Titilayo Kupoliyi Palm oil has been used in the skincare industry for many years due to its numerous benefits for the skin. Palm oil has been used for beauty treatments for thousands of years, and is found in many products today, from soaps and shampoos to cosmetics and lotions. Red palm oil can be […]Continue Reading

Parenting Tips

Why Children Do Not Open Up to Their Parents

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By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan “If I tell mummy, she would blame me for everything”. “Do you know what i have told you, my parents do not know”? “Ha, I can’t open up to my parents oo they will kill me”? “I prefer to talk to my friends, my parents have no time”?  “Mummy doesn’t calm down […]Continue Reading

Environment

Expect Three-Day Sunshine, Thunderstorms from Monday – Nimet  

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecasts a sunny and hazy atmosphere over parts of Yobe and Borno states on Monday, with chances of thunderstorms over part of Kebbi. According to NiMet, the remaining parts of the North should be […]Continue Reading

Crime

Emefiele Back in Court over Alleged Abuse of Office

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The embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has arrived at the Ikeja State High Court in Lagos for his arraignment over alleged abuse of office and allocation of billions of dollars. Emefiele, alongside his co-defendant, one Henry Isioma Omole, will be arraigned on fresh 26 counts before Justice Rahman Oshodi this morning. […]Continue Reading

Religion

You Have to Be Accountable, Cleric Tells Leaders

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke An Islamic Scholar, Professor Tajudeen Yusuf has emphasized the need for leaders to uphold integrity, justice and equality, while providing the needed guidance to all Nigerians, without ethnic or religious sentiments.  Professor Yusuf gave the charge at the Arcade Ground, Oke Mosan Abeokuta, during a special Ramadan Iftar organized by the Ogun Continue Reading